I highly recommend the Ultimate Explorer Tour to anyone who is short on time and wants to see as many highlights as possible, but still wants to travel off the beaten track!

It is ideal for people who are interested in the great outdoors, love hiking and enjoy camping (there are affordable upgrade options available in case the weather turns bad etc.) Be prepared to get up early most days, as there is plenty to see & do!

With plenty of space in my tent, it was awesome to wake up to bird song & the sun shining through the tent and to feel so close to nature :)

Make sure to read the Flying Kiwi pack list carefully, so you’re always prepared for unforeseen weather changes ;)

The food is good, especially considering that it is a camping trip, and there is always plenty to go round, always fresh & a good mixture of everything :)

I loved the variety of optional activities that NZ & Flying Kiwi has to offer! It is not necessary to compare the prices yourself, because Flying Kiwi always gets you a better deal if you want to do paragliding, white water rafting, sailing and so on!!! :) There are highly adrenalin activities, but also more mellow ones..

All the operators are awesome & the guides will make sure you have the best time! Really liked the insight knowledge about culture & history from the guides, that taught me more about New Zealand!

When searching for tour companies, I found Flying Kiwi is the only company in NZ, which lays its focus so much on adventure, nature & camping and this is why I have decided to give it a shot and get out of my comfort zone, while camping or jumping off the cliff to paraglide! All in all- If you don’t want to be on a drinking party bus with hostel stays, and don’t want to travel alone & see & experience as much as possible then this tour is definitely right for you!

Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in November 2016